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Publication Date: 2009-Jun
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The Effects of Teacher Self-Disclosure via "Facebook" on Teacher Credibility
Mazer, Joseph P.; Murphy, Richard E.; Simonds, Cheri J.
Learning, Media and Technology, v34 n2 p175-183 Jun 2009
Research suggests that teachers who personalize their teaching through the use of humor, stories, enthusiasm, and self-disclosure are perceived by their students to be effective in explaining course content. This experimental study examined the effects of computer-mediated teacher self-disclosure on perceptions of teacher credibility. Participants who accessed the "Facebook" website of a teacher high in self-disclosure reported higher levels of teacher credibility than participants who viewed a low self-disclosure "Facebook" website. Implications for classroom pedagogy, technology use, and areas for future research are discussed. (Contains 2 tables and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Course Content, Credibility, Computer Mediated Communication, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Web Sites, Teachers, Teacher Behavior, Humor, Teaching Methods, Technology Integration, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Undergraduate Students, College Faculty, Social Networks, Student Attitudes
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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